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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.59, 487.80 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.59, 487.80 and 242.87 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.59 : 487.80 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.59/487.80 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.59x = 487.80 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.59x = 118,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,471.99/353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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